Campus News in Brief

Compiled by Broadside News Editor Sonya Hudson.

Mason Fall Festival

The Mason Fall Festival, from Nov. 11 to 15, raises awareness about the environment. The slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle, replenish, rediscover,” defines Mason Fall Festival.

Events include Rock the Runway Fashion Show, on Saturday, Nov. 15, which will feature fashion-forward outfits from area thrift stores. The fashion show, featuring a live DJ and a catwalk, will show students how to conserve money and save the earth. There will be food and other eco-friendly goodies for those who attend. The show starts at 8 p.m. with an after-party at 10 p.m.

Another event, the Fall Festival Carnival on Nov. 13, gives the chance for student organizations to win $500 if they build and run the most popular carnival booth. The deadline for applying for a booth has passed. The booths will be made of 100 percent recycled goods.

For more information on these and other events for Mason Fall Festival, visit weekends.gmu.edu and its Facebook page.

TireVan on Campus

Do you have under-inflated tires? Are you aware that under-inflated tires could cause you to lose eight to 10 percent of your gas mileage? Participate in Tire Inflation Day. TireVan technicians will check your tires for free on Monday, Nov. 10 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Lot C. TireVan can check tire pressure, tread wear and patch a hole in your tires if need be. Take a few minutes to get better mileage, reducing gas consumption, which means saving you money and helping to save the environment.

Voting Problems?

George Mason University students have experienced voting registration problems. If you are uncertain if you are actually registered, visit www.canivote.org.

Keep Doors Locked

The Office of Housing and Resident Life suggests keeping apartment and room doors locked. There have been several burglary attempts on campus. People have been known to walk around campus trying unlocked doors. Keep on the safe side by keeping your doors locked at all times even when in your room or apartment but especially when not home and at night.

Doritos Vote

Doritos will offer their limited-edition Doritos “Election Collisions” tortilla chips free around campus on Nov. 3 and 4 in an effort to encourage people to vote.
George Mason University is one of only 50 colleges and universities nationwide to receive this honor. This special Doritos Collision combines Pizza Cravers and Ranch flavored chips in one bag. The bag will be packaged in patriotic red, white and blue in an effort to remind the community to “get out the vote.”

“Our hope is that by sharing the Doritos election bags with people throughout the country, we will help remind everyone of the role they can play in our democracy and motivate them to participate in the process,” said Ann Mukherjee, group vice president, marketing, Frito-Lay North America.
Frito-Lay food service partners Aramark and Sodexo will handle the distribution of the Doritos.